Does a car purchased in July 2012 require an annual inspection in 2021?
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Yes. If it is a commercial passenger vehicle or a cargo vehicle, it requires an annual inspection every year after purchase. However, if it is a private car that meets the exemption conditions, it is exempt from inspection within the first 6 years. Although within the exemption period, you still need to submit proof of compulsory insurance and vehicle and vessel tax to the vehicle management office every two years to apply for the exemption mark, but the car does not need to undergo an on-site inspection. Relevant details are as follows: 1. Commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 5 years; after 5 years, they must be inspected every 6 months; 2. Cargo vehicles and large or medium-sized non-commercial passenger vehicles must be inspected once a year within the first 10 years; after 10 years, they must be inspected every 6 months. A car purchased in 2012 is exactly 9 years old now. For commercial passenger vehicles and cargo vehicles that are 9 years old, an annual inspection is required, so not just this year, but every subsequent year will require an on-site vehicle inspection.
This car manufactured in July 2012 definitely requires an annual inspection by 2021. From my years of driving experience, I remember that any vehicle over six years old needs to undergo testing every year due to higher failure risks as the car ages. For example, the lighting and braking systems may have worn out, and the annual inspection helps prevent accidents. When driving regularly, it's essential to keep an eye on the odometer and maintenance records to prepare in advance and avoid last-minute rushes. If you delay the inspection, besides facing fines, your license plate might even be revoked, making it even more troublesome when you can't drive. Check the vehicle management office or make an appointment via an app in advance to avoid peak queuing times—the whole process usually takes less than half an hour.
Dude, your car is already 12 years old, right? By 2021 it'll be a full nine years, so it's definitely due for an annual inspection. Look, new cars can go two years between inspections for the first six years, but after that it's once a year. My car was in a similar situation, and last year during the inspection the taillights almost failed. Better go to a repair shop early for a pre-inspection, replace some small parts or something, to avoid wasting time on re-inspection. Anyway, during the annual inspection they'll check the chassis, emissions, and whatnot. Spending a hundred bucks is better than getting into an accident.
